The Best Stroller Fans Are Easy To Use, Safe And Cooling (2024)

Maya Polton

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This fan is an affordable and versatile pick that can serve you well beyond the stroller years. Thanks to bendable tripod legs, this fan can attach anywhere—on a stroller, wagon, baby beach tent, crib, or the side of mom or dad’s treadmill. Lightweight, the fan measures just 5 inches, and the fan slots are very narrow to prevent unwanted fingers from touching the blades. The fan’s head rotates 360 degrees and can blow air at three speeds, so it’s a cinch to get the positioning exactly where you need.

In addition to the varying speeds, an LED nightlight has three brightness levels, so you can use this to help peek at a sleeping baby. Hopefully sleep is no problem, since the fan is particularly quiet at just 30 decibels, though the faster speeds are noticeably noisier. The fan is powered via a rechargeable battery. Battery life can last from 2.5 to 10 hours, depending on use, so it might need recharging if you plan a long day out. Choose from three colors—black, pink and blue.

Snawowo Baby Stroller Fan

If you’re looking for a fan that won’t create too much noise, this affordable option has a 20-decibel noise rating, one of the lowest we’ve seen. The fan is quite powerful and provides plenty of cooling breeze at just 5 inches in diameter. The flexible silicone tripod base is durable and easy to clean. Three “octopus” arms allows you to position the fan in any way that suits your needs.

We appreciate that the fan head can rotate 360 degrees for easy positioning, and an ultra-fine mesh layer prevents little fingers from slipping in and touching the blades. This pick has three wind speeds and a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 16 hours. Users praise that this fan comes with a USB to C-cord charger, which is much more durable and readily available. A full recharge takes about three to four hours. This quiet fan is available in four colorways to match your stroller style.

Dreambaby Deluxe Clip-On Fan

If the idea of foam blades feels safer to you, this affordable pick is a good option. While we don’t recommend kiddos playing with the fan, if they do touch the blades, they are made of foam and will simply bend to the touch. The simple clip-on style is simple to use, but know you won’t get the full speed, breeze and power of other fans on our list. For an alternative use, this fan will also sit flat on a flat surface, so it could be positioned to cool a baby in a crib or a parent working at a desk.

This fan runs on two AA batteries, so while rechargeable AA batteries are an option, know that you might face an issue where this fan runs out of power while you're out and about. On the flip side, as long as you keep this fan well-stocked with batteries, you’ll never have to charge it.

Skip Hop Portable Bladeless Stroller Fan

If the idea of a bladed fan makes you nervous or if your child seems to grab onto everything, a bladeless stroller fan could be just what you need. This fan is easy to set up but has less flexibility than some of our list's bladed, more portable stroller fans. Along with the fan body, there’s an adjustable universal base that gets attached to your stroller—while attaching it isn’t difficult, it’s a bit time-consuming. It makes this option a bit harder to move around, but it is possible to leave the base attached to your stroller.

The fan body is removable and gets charged via a USB cable.The fan is only available in grey and has three speed settings, though reviewers say it doesn’t perform as well as its bladed counterparts. If a bladeless design is vital to you, just know there’s some sacrifice in performance.

KidCo Buggygear Portable Fan

This mini fan is perfect for travel since its small size means it can easily be stashed in a travel bag. There are three speeds, ultra-quiet blades and a finger protection safety barrier, which makes this a versatile choice. While it can be used as a safe, hand-held option, a silicone strap attaches the fan to a stroller or car seat. It’s a bit more challenging than the simple clip-on style of our other picks, but once you get the hang of it, it shouldn’t be an issue.

Besides its small size, we like the fact that this fan has a flashlight feature, which is helpful for traveling. Light the way on darker stroller walks or use the flashlight to navigate an unfamiliar hotel room. Additionally, the fan has a built-in USB charging port to charge other electronic devices—key in a hotel room without many outlets. The battery can last up to six hours, according to the manufacturer.

Pure Enrichment Purebaby On-The-Go Air Purifier

Keep the air around your baby clean and gently moving with this 2-in-1 gadget: an air purifier and a fan. This is a useful addition if your baby is sensitive to allergens like dust, pollen, pet hair, dander or other odors. The lightweight, portable air filter filters 6 square feet of space around your baby while doubling as a fan, providing three breeze speeds.

The set has an adjustable clamp that rotates 360 degrees, making it easy to attach to a stroller. The filter/fan body has a removable HEPA filter and an activated carbon pre-filter, so the air passes through a two-stage system. Along with the fan/filter body, it comes with one removable filter and a USB C charging cord. A fully charged battery lasts about 12 hours, according to Pure Enrichment.